The official alloy wheel show-off thread. Lets see your rims!

This is a discussion on The official alloy wheel show-off thread. Lets see your rims! within Tyre & Alloy wheel Section, part of the Modifications & Accessories category; Originally Posted by dipen
how much do these Sparco Pista wheels cost. Last I heard, some 17" models were running ...

It would be of immense help if you could share the bill amounts corresponding to alloys painted to black and callipers and drums to yellow. Sharing of any hitches if faced or any learning experiences gained by you during this exercise might help us. I am also interested to get my baleno alloys to black.

These were the alloys that were there on my steeds. My 2006 Indigo LX (Now Sold) had prestige design alloys with chrome finish. Manza Aura ABS (Now Sold) had Plati alloys. The XUV that's there with me now is sporting the Speed alloys which are a genuine Mahindra accessory. Pic's of Indigo LX and Manza Aura ABS were taken on the day they left my garage.

Just sharing the alloy on my Jaguar. 100% stock I will add. Still, I think these rims really suit the car. Never felt the need to change them for anything else. Fitted with Michelin Sports, a fantastic tyre!

When looking at wheel I look for a few things. Obviously, visuals. I like the spoke type of wheels, not to many, not to few, not to thin, not to thick spokes. Also, I look for wheels that have smooth edges all around. Anything with hard edges will accumulate more dirt and will be more difficult to clean.

More on my Jaguar and itís wheels and whole lot more, including cleaning the wheels here:

Please get them checked if not already done, as they pose a huge safety hazard.

Regards

Yes Srinath, I am aware of the recall that has been done earlier. Before getting them installed, have taken confirmation from them on the same. There was a problem with a specific batch of alloys and not with the design as such and I was clearly told that the alloys there were installed on my steed was from a newer lot. Thanks for your concern anyways.

Decided to change the stock alloy wheels a.k.a the wheels caps of my Baleno zeta. Replaced with Plati py-198, one of the few designs with 7.5" width. They protrude on sides just a tiny bit so planning to get some kind of fender flares. The width of wheels changed stance of car completely. It looks unmistakably larger than other hatchbacks in market. Wish the car was a bit lower.

Pictures below (Sorry about the average picture quality and dirty car):[/quote]